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PX61 YYW

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,043 mi
Last recorded25,043 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX61 YYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 25,043 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp missing exhaust secure

Fail 13 Oct 2025 25,043 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp missing exhaust secure

Pass 4 Oct 2024 24,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 23,895 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front strut tops under bonnet heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 23,895 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front strut tops under bonnet heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 23,252 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle spring cups heavily corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 22,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 22,576 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 21,853 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas especially rear axle spring mountings

Fail 13 Sep 2019 21,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas especially rear axle spring mountings

Pass 24 Sep 2018 20,205 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 18,502 miles

Front brake pads look worn

Front number plate poor condition

Nearside Rear indicator faded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 16,079 miles

Front Number plate poor condition

Rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 28 Sep 2016 16,079 miles

Rear tyre treads cracking

Front Number plate poor condition

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 13,774 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked but no cords exposed

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked but no cords exposed

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked but no cords exposed

Pass 16 Oct 2014 11,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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PX61 YYW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PX61 YYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PX61 YYW registered?

PX61 YYW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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